Issue Sep 02-08 2026: The United States has announced that Peru has joined the Shield of the Americas, the Trump administration’s initiative aimed at combating transnational crime.

Issue Sep 02-08 2026: Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed the “rebirth” of bilateral relations as they signed memorandums of understanding on nuclear energy and rare earths.

Issue Sep 02-08 2026: The 2026 petroleum agreement between Venezuela and the United States is crucial for Venezuela’s return to economic stability.